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The Cuisinart blender sits on a counter and a person has their hand on the lid and a finger on the control panel. Credit: Reviewed / Tim Renzi

The Best Blenders of 2023

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The Cuisinart blender sits on a counter and a person has their hand on the lid and a finger on the control panel. Credit: Reviewed / Tim Renzi

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Editor's Choice Product image of Cuisinart Hurricane CBT-1500P1
Best Overall

Cuisinart Hurricane CBT-1500P1

This is a powerful blender that works quickly and produces exceptionally smooth smoothies but doesn't take up a lot of extra space on the countertop. Read More

Pros

  • Makes smooth smoothies quickly
  • Evenly crushes ice
  • Intuitive controls
  • Blender jar and lid are dishwasher-safe

Cons

  • Limited speed options and presets
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Editor's Choice Product image of Vitamix Ascent A3500
Best Upgrade

Vitamix Ascent A3500

This smart blender offers laser-cut stainless steel blades, a high-performance motor, and a 64-ounce container. Read More

Pros

  • Blends exceptionally well
  • Very fast and powerful
  • Intuitive controls

Cons

  • More affordable when refurbished
  • Loud
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Editor's Choice Product image of Breville BBL920 Super Q

Breville BBL920 Super Q

From mixing liquids to finely milling almonds, this blender can do it all. It also adapts into a food processor, ice cream maker, and personal blender. Read More

Pros

  • Very fast and powerful
  • Adaptable and versatile
  • Super quiet

Cons

  • Massive base
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Cleanblend Classic

Made by chefs for chefs, this no-frills affordable blender is easy to use and has simple controls, but lacks any child safety features. Read More

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Simple controls
  • Excellent at making nut milk

Cons

  • No "lock" sound
  • No child safety
  • Pitcher moves a bit during use
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Product image of Vitamix Professional Series 750

Vitamix Professional Series 750

The Vitamix 750 is essentially the same machine as the 780, but with manual controls and a lower price. We think it ultimately offers a greater level of control and feedback. Read More

Pros

  • Blends very well
  • Well-built

Cons

  • Less sleek than similar models
  • Manual controls

A blender is more than it used to be. Shop around, and you'll find that the once-simple appliance has transformed into a kitchen workhorse that moonlights as a food processor, ice cream maker, grain miller, ice cube crusher, and more. As the age-old saying goes, you get what you pay for, so what's really worth your money?

We've tested the best blenders you can buy. Whether you're looking for a new high-end appliance, a countertop workhorse, or just something to make a quick frozen drink, we can help you sort through everything from high-speed pro-style to budget-friendly options.

If you’re looking for single-serve models or ultra-quick hits of blending power, check out the best personal blenders and immersion blenders we’ve tested. Or get your blending fix on the go with the best cordless portable blenders.

Our pick for best countertop blender is the Cuisinart Hurricane 2.25 Peak HP blender (available at Amazon) for its combination of power, consistent performance, and price. The Vitamix Ascent Series A3500 Blender (available at Amazon) is our Best Upgrade pick because it’s intuitive and powerful, but it’s definitely a significant investment in terms of price.

If you’re ready to start mixing, blending, crushing, milling, and whipping your way toward better food and drinks, the award winners we’ve included in this roundup will get you there.

Left: Cuisinart Hurricane blender filled with smoothie and surrounded by smoothie ingredients. Right: Pulverized ice inside of the blender.
Credit: Reviewed / Danielle DeSiato

The Cuisinart Hurricane has a 2.25 peak horsepower motor that handled any task we threw at it.

Best Overall
Cuisinart Hurricane CBT-1500P1

The Cuisinart Hurricane 2.25 HP Peak Blender churned out consistently smooth smoothies and snow-like crushed ice faster than its competition. It has an impressive amount of power without an extra-large footprint, or price tag. This workhorse countertop blender doesn't have as many presets or power settings as its competitors, but it could handle any task we threw at it with ease. It's no louder than any of its competitors, and it generally works faster.

With the push of the Smoothie button, the Cuisinart Hurricane turned out a perfectly smooth smoothie in one minute without a trace of the frozen fruit, almonds, fresh kale, or flax seeds that had gone into the mixture. The visible vortex pulls ingredients down and ensures nothing is left unblended. And if a mixture was too thick, the access port in the lid made easy work of adding extra liquid to keep things moving freely.

The Hurricane's ice-crushing prowess was also truly impressive, turning four cups of ice into evenly flaky snow in about five seconds. Even if it is loud—as all blenders are—it works so quickly you don't have to listen to it long enough for it to be a bother.

The Smoothie and Ice Crush presets work perfectly for their designated functions while the low, high, and pulse options offer enough flexibility for a wide range of blending tasks. The programmable countdown timer is handy for longer blending tasks like soup, and the 60-oz jar provides enough capacity to blend for a crowd.

Pros

  • Makes smooth smoothies quickly

  • Evenly crushes ice

  • Intuitive controls

  • Blender jar and lid are dishwasher-safe

Cons

  • Limited speed options and presets

In a white kitchen counter, there's a Vitamix A3500 blender with some berry smoothie in it.
Credit: Vitamix

The Vitamix A3500 is the best pro-style blender we've tested.

Best Upgrade
Vitamix Ascent Series A3500

If you’re looking to invest in a versatile blender that will last you years, the 2.2-horsepower Vitamix A3500 is the best pro-style blender we’ve tested. In addition to making the smoothest smoothies during testing, the A3500 churned out the silkiest almond butters, blended the creamiest squash soup, and milled grains to the finest texture.

Unlike its predecessors, the A3500 features a touchscreen instead of switches. We like how responsive the touchscreen is—even a drop of water can turn it on. We also appreciate how intuitive the controls are. In the center of the touchscreen is a knob that lets you choose the intensity of the blend, or choose from the five presets shown above the knob: Smoothie, Sorbet, Soup, Spreads, and Self-Clean.

It’s packed with all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a high-end blender, plus Bluetooth connectivity that links this gadget to your phone. You can browse recipes, take advantage of additional presets (Baby Food, Ice Cream, Nut Milk) in the app, and make shopping lists for future blends. The inclusion of a notch on the front of the pitcher makes it pour more easily as the liquid content will first take a quick stop when flowing into the notch, and then pour freely.

Additionally, the programmable timer feature allows users to walk away when blending a soup or queso, which may take a bit longer than other tasks. This model offers a 10-year warranty, which is the longest Vitamix offers.

The only thing we don’t like is how loud it can be. However, it’s the fastest blender we’ve tested, taking less than half the time of other blenders to make butternut squash soup during testing, so we think the noise is worth the superior results.

Pros

  • Blends exceptionally well

  • Very fast and powerful

  • Intuitive controls

Cons

  • More affordable when refurbished

  • Loud

Other Blenders We Tested

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Breville Super Q Blender

A supercharged and super-quiet version of our previous winner from Breville, the Super Q is everything we look for in a professional-grade blender. From mixing liquids to finely milling almonds, this blender handled each task we threw at it with ease. It's also a shape-shifter—the Super Q easily adapts into a food processor, ice cream maker, and personal blender with the addition of presets and included attachments.

The 12-speed Breville wowed us with its 68-ounce jar and the sleek, intuitive design. Our fingers floated naturally to every button and knob, and the five included presets proved foolproof. That's because they’re written out in words—there's no need to decode any hieroglyphics or use trial and error. There’s even a distinction between making “smoothies” and “green smoothies.” The included 24-ounce travel cup is perfect for people who want to make their smoothies and go. We also loved the digital display that features a timer and precise setting controls.

If you're looking for a quiet alternative to the typical whirring blender, the Super Q is a solid option—while it still makes noise when crushing ice and chopping up tough ingredients, the motor is noticeably quieter than that of every other model we tested. One thing we don't love? The Super Q has a massive base that will take up some sizable real estate on your countertop. But if you're looking for a quality, do-it-all blender that can replace multiple small kitchen appliances (and costs less than equivalent machines from Vitamix), this Breville is your best bet.

Pros

  • Very fast and powerful

  • Adaptable and versatile

  • Super quiet

Cons

  • Massive base

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Cleanblend Classic

The Cleanblend was designed by chefs for chefs, and while we liked the easy-to-use controls and no-frills design of this 1,800-watt blender, we weren’t totally sold on its blending abilities. It’s incredibly easy to remove the pitcher from the base and place it on the base when it’s time to blend, which is great if you like to work quickly in the kitchen. However, there’s no click or lock-in-place sound, which might be disconcerting to some.

This blender chopped nuts, chocolate candy, and frozen strawberries with ease, but it wasn’t able to fully crush ice. The smoothie test proved to be a bit difficult for the Cleanblend as we had to use the pulse setting multiple times to tackle the last large frozen strawberry chunks. During testing, the base of the blender stayed mostly still and we didn’t notice too much movement from the pitcher either.

It comes with a nut milk bag, a tamper, a small rubber spatula, a 64-ounce BPA-free container, and a five-year warranty. Overall, we enjoyed using this blender and think many chefs and home cooks would find it useful.

Pros

  • Easy to use

  • Simple controls

  • Excellent at making nut milk

Cons

  • No "lock" sound

  • No child safety

  • Pitcher moves a bit during use

Product image of Vitamix Professional Series 750
Vitamix Pro Series 750

The Vitamix 750 is essentially the same machine as the 780, but with manual controls and a lower price. We think it ultimately offers a greater level of control and feedback. If you care more about function than fashion and are looking to save an easy $220, then the Vitamix 750 is definitely the better buy. If you don't need the presets found on the 750, you should check out the Vitamix 7500—an otherwise-identical blender that's $70 cheaper than the 750.

Pros

  • Blends very well

  • Well-built

Cons

  • Less sleek than similar models

  • Manual controls

Product image of GE G8BJAASSPSS
GE Blender

This sleek 1,000-watt blender is part of GE’s countertop appliance line, and what it lacks in performance it almost makes up for in style and accessories. It aced our smoothie test, producing a well-blended, tasty result, and its performance was passable when it came to mixing two different colors of yogurt.

During the ice and frozen strawberry chopping tests, the blender automatically shut off and needed to be unplugged then plugged back in. Even after doing so, the blender couldn’t process either the ice or the strawberries unless the items were fed into the blender through the lid hole one at a time while the blender was already on, or while using the pulse function.

Despite the fact that this blender is so nice looking we’d likely never tire of seeing it on our countertops, we were disappointed with the GE blender overall. If you’re looking for a high-performing affordable blender that can do more than just make smoothies, this probably isn’t the best option for you. That said, if you’re a loyal fan of GE, this blender isn’t the worst we’ve tested and it costs just under $100.

Pros

  • Not overly bulky

  • Sleek design

  • Great at making smoothies

Cons

  • Bad at crushing ice

  • Bad at mixing

  • No presets

Product image of NutriBullet Smart Touch
NutriBullet Smart Touch

With its ultra-sleek touchscreen, this blender is definitely easy on the eyes. However, the touchscreen’s limited feedback can make it difficult to know if you’ve actually pushed a button. Like other NutriBullet products we’ve tested, this 1,500-watt blender impressed us with its intuitive controls and consistent results.

It won’t operate unless the lid is fully secured, which seems like a helpful safety feature in theory, but also makes it somewhat frustrating to operate. The lid is relatively difficult to remove and reattach because there are three separate places for it to snap on, and there’s a sensor peg it must align with to function properly.

This wouldn’t be a bad blender to own, as it performed well during our mixing and chopping tests, and it’ll look nice on your countertop if storage is limited.

Pros

  • Sleek

  • Helpful presets

  • Has child safety features

Cons

  • Lid is difficult to take off

  • Difficult to know if a button has been pushed

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Blendtec Total Blender

With its powerful 3.0-horsepower motor, the Blendtec Total Blender is a powerhouse—and it showed in our testing. The simple, square jar is easy to clean, and its shape is ideal for mixing liquids—driving them to the bottom quickly and with very little splatter up the walls.

In practice, it did a great job crushing ice. While every other blender we tested had trouble with that task, the Blendtec gave us shaved ice as fluffy as snow. If frozen treats and cocktails are your top priority, the Blendtec Total Blender is really the best option.

The Blendtec’s duller blades, however, didn’t perform as well when it came to finely chopping up ingredients, and the smoothie setting left us with something to chew on—specifically, bits of kale that didn't dissolve. If you're a health nut, best pass the Blendtec by.

Pros

  • Great at crushing ice

  • Easy to clean

  • Well-built

Cons

  • Bad at finely blending smoothies

  • Not attractive

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Black & Decker 10-Speed Blender

This countertop blender won't take up much space as its base is relatively compact, compared to other bulkier models. We like the glass pitcher because it elevates the appearance of this otherwise average looking blender. During testing, this model excelled at the smoothie test along with chopping various foods and blending two different colored yogurts.

While it's lacking any automatic programs, we found its control panel easy to use and the buttons were very responsive when pushed. We discovered that it's best to use the pulse function in order to effectively blend a smoothie or chop frozen fruits, as opposed to a continuous blend. The plastic lid was slightly warped when it arrived, but with a little force we were able to fit it onto the pitcher.

The pitcher, lid, and blade are all dishwasher-safe, while the base can be cleaned using a damp cloth.

Pros

  • Compact

  • Blends smoothly

  • Glass pitcher

Cons

  • Loud

  • No automatic programs

Product image of Oster Versa Performance BLSTVB-RV0-000
Oster Versa 1400

The Oster Versa 1400 is a best-seller thanks to its sturdy base, pro-style minimalist design, and powerful motor. While it generally had no issues chopping and mixing, it did have some trouble crushing ice. It's not a bad blender, but we'd still stick with our other recommendations.

Pros

  • Blends well

  • Powerful motor

Cons

  • Bad at crushing ice

  • Expensive

How We Tested Blenders

Best Blenders for Soothies - Eufy
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar

We whipped up dozens of fruit smoothies across blender categories.

The Testers

Madison Trapkin and Cassidy Olsen, in addition to their extensive experience testing kitchen appliances, both have lots of blender-specific experience in their previous work. Madison worked in a restaurant known for frozen margaritas and Cassidy at an organic juice bar—so they know their way around blenders.

In addition to assembling this best-of-the-best list, they've tested for Reviewed’s roundups of the best immersion blenders and best personal blenders. As a result, they know a lot about the ins and outs of these appliances, from which to-go containers will leak in your bag to how much liquid you need in each to make them operate smoothly.

The Tests

Best Blenders for Soothies - Breville 2
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser

We loved the Breville Super Q's intuitive control panel.

To figure out which blenders are best, we did the unthinkable—made a lot of smoothies. We compared the results of the standard smoothie test across all blenders to see which stood out as the best of the best, taking into account speed, noise level, ease of use while the blender was on, smoothie quality, lid tightness, and ease of cleaning when all was said and done.

But we didn’t stop there. Because some people might want their blender for more than whipping up smoothies, we also compared how these products fared when chopping almonds, crushing ice, and mixing liquids.

When evaluating these blenders, we prioritized power, speed, design, portability, and wattage, among other factors.

What to Know About Buying Blenders

With so many different sizes and types of blenders, from single-serve and immersion blenders to powerful pro-style blenders, the choices can be overwhelming. If you're not already a kitchenware connoisseur, you're probably wondering, "Why are there so many types of blenders? Are they actually that different? Do I need to own every single one?!"

The answer to that last question is no, you don't necessarily need one of each kind. When it comes down to it, they all use the same mechanics to blend, mix, and pulverize food and drinks into whatever form you choose—but choosing which blender will make your life a lot easier.

The full-sized blenders on this list, as well as our top affordable blenders and pro-style blenders are great for making cocktails, healthy smoothies, milkshakes, and other drinks for more than one person at a time. They can also be used to make soups, dips, nut butters, and other tricky foods, but that's where horsepower really starts to matter—more power generally means smoother blending. Full-sized blenders are the ideal choice for larger households, people who like to entertain, and people who are serious about cooking. They provide unparalleled power and speed that you won’t find in other blenders, which is the reason many models cost anywhere from $200 to $700.

Personal blenders, however, are ideal for individuals or couples who rarely need to blend a lot at once—they've exploded in popularity since everyone started juicing and making healthy smoothies for those post-gym vitamins. And the newest category of these is cordless portable blenders for true on-the-go blending.

They're easier to store, clean, and transport than full-sized blenders and their containers are ideal for on-the-go sipping. They’re also cheaper and less powerful, so they likely won’t stand the test of time the way full-sized blenders will. If you're looking for a quick blending solution and don't need to make a lot of anything at once, you can probably forgo a full-sized blender in favor of a personal one.

More and more companies are now launching “hybrid” blenders, which are compatible with both full-sized and personal blending containers. These are great for multi-person households that want things both ways.

Immersion blenders are the odd-one-out, but they're incredibly useful and very versatile. Also called hand blenders, their wand construction and lack of fixed blending containers make them portable, simple, and perfect for hot foods. They often come with food processor and whipping attachments that make them true multi-use tools. They're great for making pesto, whipping up homemade mayo and whipped cream, and blending butternut squash soup directly in the pot.

If you're not trying to feed a family or outfit a full kitchen, an immersion blender can help you cover all your blending bases without taking up too much room. But if you’re serious about cooking and regularly serve more than two people, a full-size blender is the right choice.


Meet the testers

Cassidy Olsen

Cassidy Olsen

Contributor

@olsencassidy

Cassidy covered all things cooking as the kitchen editor for Reviewed from 2018 to 2020. An experimental home chef with a healthy distrust of recipes, Cassidy lives by the "Ratatouille" philosophy that, with a few techniques and key tools, anyone can cook. She's produced in-depth reviews and guides on everything from meal kits to stand mixers and the right way to cook an egg.

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Madison Trapkin

Madison Trapkin

Contributor

Madison covered all things cooking as the kitchen editor for Reviewed in 2021. Formerly the editor-in-chief of Culture Magazine, Madison is the founder of GRLSQUASH, a women's food, art, and culture journal. Her work has also appeared in The Boston Globe, Cherrybombe, Gather Journal, and more. She is passionate about pizza, aesthetic countertop appliances, and regularly watering her houseplants.

She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a Master's of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy from Boston University.

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Danielle DeSiato

Danielle DeSiato

Managing Editor, Kitchen & Appliances

@kissthecake

Managing Editor, Kitchen & Appliances. Danielle has a B.S. from Syracuse University and a AAS in Culinary Arts from Newbury College. Previously, Danielle was a Test Cook and Associate Editor at America's Test Kitchen, as well as a freelance recipe developer and food writer. She’s the mom of two boys and loves making pizza on Friday nights.

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